Air Fryer Mac & Cheese Bites

Name: Air Fryer Mac & Cheese Bites
Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients: 1 sleeve Ritz® crackers (3.5 oz./100 g), divided; 2 cups (500 mL) leftover macaroni and cheese; 4 oz. (125 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup/225 mL); 1 egg, beaten; Oil for greasing

Prep 15 min

Cook 10 min

Ready in 25 min

Craving the ultimate comfort food? This recipe combines some of our favorite things—mac & cheese, more cheese, and air frying—for an amazing snack or meal.

Ingredients

1 sleeve Ritz® crackers (3.5 oz./100 g), divided
2 cups (500 mL) leftover macaroni and cheese
4 oz. (125 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup/225 mL)
1 egg, beaten
Oil for greasing

Directions

Place the crackers in the Electric Twist & Chop. Pulse the crackers for 4-5 seconds, or until they resemble breadcrumbs. Transfer them to a large shallow bowl.
Combine the macaroni and cheese with the mozzarella and ¼ cup (60 mL) of the cracker crumbs in a large microwaveable bowl.
Microwave the macaroni mixture for 1-2 minutes, or until slightly warm but not too hot to handle.
Set the Deluxe Air Fryer & Oven to Air Fry for 10 minutes.
Firmly pack the macaroni mixture into an Extra-Large Scoop and release it onto a small sheet pan or plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture to create 7 large balls. Press each ball tightly together with your hands.
Dip each ball into the egg and then roll into the cracker crumbs. Press them together as needed while breading to prevent them from breaking. Place them on a greased Air Fryer Rack.
Spritz the mac and cheese bites with oil. When the display says, “Add Food,” place the rack in the oven. Rotate the pan halfway through cooking.
Let the mac and cheese bites stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Yield:

7 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 190, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugars 2 g (includes 0 g added sugar), Protein 9 g